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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Phyllis Bernadette Bernie

Phyllis Bernadette Bernie

Apr 20, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Phyllis Bernadette Bernie (nee O'Malley) on April 20, 2025 at the age of 90 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Phyllis, a devout Jehovah's Witness was known and loved by many within her community, both in Ontario and in British Columbia where she lived from 1978 to 2007 before returning home to Ontario...

Adolf Paul Konrad Karlein

Adolf Paul Konrad Karlein

Apr 18, 2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, on Friday April 18th, 2025. Adolf Karlein in his 89th year, was born in Oberhausen, Germany, August 25th, 1936. The beloved father of Catherine Barrer of Barrie and the late Paul Karlein of Utopia. Cherished grandfather of Liam and Afton Barrer of Barrie. Loving partner of Marlina Vermeer...

Aidan Barter

Aidan Barter

2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that our beloved Aidan left us far too soon on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at the age of 24.

Aidan will be remembered for his good heart, quiet strength, and compassion for others. His kindness was effortless and sincere—always comforting a friend or helping someone in need. Even in his darkest moments, he gave light to...

Rebecca (Katie) Rupke

Rebecca (Katie) Rupke

Apr 16, 2025

Rupke Rebecca (Katie) – Surrounded by her children at the Mill Creek Nursing Home in Barrie on Wednesday April 16, 2025 in her 97th year, Rebecca (Katie) Rupke passed through death’s door into eternal life. Beloved wife of the late Chris Rupke, dear mother of Patricia Smith and her husband Ton Lobert of Burlington, Ron and his wife Margaret of...

Brian Rea "Douglas" McMillan

Brian Rea "Douglas" McMillan

2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian Rea "Douglas" McMillan on April 16, 2025, at the age of 72 in Ottawa, after a long and courageous battle following surgery.

Doug, as he was known to many, was a proud lifelong resident of Ottawa. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Carol (Adams) McMillan, and their children: Phil...

Charles (Klaas) Ferkranus

Charles (Klaas) Ferkranus

Apr 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles (Klaas) Ferkranus

November 9, 1951 – April 15, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Charles aka Chuck (Klaas) Ferkranus, a beloved father, grandfather, mentor, and friend, who departed this life on April 15, 2025 at the age of 73. He lived with purpose, compassion, and an unshakable...

Susan Diane Reed

Susan Diane Reed

Apr 14, 2025

With bittersweet feelings, we announce the passing of Susan Diane (Scheifley) Reed, our sister, aunt and friend, who, at the age of 83, found peace on the evening of April 14, 2025.

Susan was predeceased by her husband Andrew, and her brother Doug (MaryAnn) Scheifley. She is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Marian Miller, Jean Deshane, and Lorie (Derry) Armstrong and...

Lorraine Marjorie Fagan (née Patenaude)

Lorraine Marjorie Fagan (née Patenaude)

Apr 13, 2025

Lorraine Marjorie Fagan (nee Patenaude) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at the Ruddy-Shenkman hospice on April 13, 2025, at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her partner Robert (Bob) Brophy, her parents Marjorie (Edwards) and Lawrence Patenaude and her sister Diane Brisbois.

She was a loving and supportive mother to her children, Brenda Taylor-Kluke (Lionel) and William...

Winnifred Grace Burchell

Winnifred Grace Burchell

Apr 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Winnifred Burchell, daughter of Clifton Maxwell and Annie Eileen, who passed peacefully surrounded by family in her 83rd year after a hard fought 5-year battle with cancer.

Winnifred was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill of 61 years. Remembered as a loving and devoted mother to Marilyn, John...

Sophia Daskalakis

Sophia Daskalakis

Apr 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sophia Daskalakis on April 13, 2025, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love and warmth of those closest to her. She is survived by her loving husband Micheal, her children Savvas (Sonia) and Dimitra, and...

Neil Dibbley

Neil Dibbley

Apr 12, 2025

Retd W.O. Neil Clinton Dibbley

Born: April , 1944 Wheatley Ontario Died: April , 2025 Barrie Ontario

Neil died at age 81 peacefully in Hospice with his beloved daughters, Merinna and Marcy, by his side.

Born in Wheatley Ontario, Neil was the youngest son to a family of 9. Survived by his younger sister Flossy.

Neil joined the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers...

Spiros Ekonomakos

Spiros Ekonomakos

Apr 12, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Spiros Ekonomakos on April 12, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on August 15, 1944, in Sparta Greece he immigrated to Toronto, Ontario in 1958. A hardworking, single father who was a hockey, baseball, and Western tv/movie enthusiast. He is survived by his children, Maria Flemming (Rob) and John...

Carolyn Marie Keenan

Carolyn Marie Keenan

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Marie Keenan, a devoted wife and mother, a doting grandmother and a Yahtzee whiz, passed away peacefully on April 10 at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga.She was widowed at a young age and left with a young son to raise, but found love again and had two more children with her second husband, Michael, the usual victim of her...

Barbara Patricia Clark

Barbara Patricia Clark

Apr 10, 2025

Barbara Patricia Clark (née Burgess) February 23, 1938 – April 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Barbara Patricia Clark on April 10, 2025, at the age of 87. Barbara was reunited with her beloved husband, Fred Clark, who passed in 2020.

Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Barbara later moved to Hamilton, where she eventually met and married Fred. Together,...

Pia Cristina Mattiussi Polo

Pia Cristina Mattiussi Polo

Apr 9, 2025

Pia Cristina Mattiussi Polo, born on October 13, 1928, in Italy, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2025. She lived a life rich in love, family, and cherished memories, leaving a profound impact on those fortunate enough to know her.

Pia's legacy is carried on by her beloved children and their spouses: Rose and Rinaldo Brunetta, Giancarlo and Blanca...

James Richard Yake

James Richard Yake

Apr 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Richard Yake. Jimmy Yake of Osgoode, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 67, after a private and courageous battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on December 16, 1957, Jimmy lived a full and vibrant...

Susan Lilley

Susan Lilley

Apr 8, 2025

Susan Lilley 

February 02, 1961 - April 08, 2025

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Susan at the age of 64. Sue was born on February 02, 1961 in Toronto, Ontario and passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital of natural causes. Sue leaves behind to mourn her sons, David (Allison), Alexander and Andrew, her two granddaughters Leah and...

Elaine Constable (nee Wickens)

Elaine Constable (nee Wickens)

Apr 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine Constable on April 8, 2025, in Ottawa, ON. Elaine was born in Shawville, Quebec on Sept 12, 1947 to Melvin and Judith Wickens, becoming one of 12 siblings: Dorval (Elda), Genevieve (late Clifford), Carolyn (late Bill), Harriet, Linda (Terry), Connie (Glen), Kathy (Rolly), Darwin (Holly) and Dorothy (Allan)....

Kimberly Elaine Eadie

Kimberly Elaine Eadie

Apr 8, 2025

After a horrible and unexpected diagnosis, Kim made the most of her last four weeks, hosting twenty people a day in a hospital room that the staff dubbed ‘the living room’. Always known for her warmth and kindness, she was a favourite of the Monfort Hospital staff as she maintained those traits until the end. In turn, their kindness and...

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